Windows 10: Arranging files in order in a Folder

Hello,

On WIndows 10 I am trying to send a manuscript to a publisher. I have a folder already on the desktop and my word documents 30 of them that must be shown in the correct order that I have copied them into the Folder.

I tried this yesterday but on the 4th attempt of copying a document into the folder the system rearranged them as it liked.


I have tried to drag the files into place but this doesn't work. I have seen the arrange by options but this still doesn't help as each document must be in the order I want them not the systems choice. I tried a MSN livechat/agent taking control of my PC yesterday but they couldn't help.


Has anyone on here got any ideas? Thanks.

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How to arrange files in an alphabetical order

Hi Julie,

Thank you for bringing up your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you wish to arrange files in an alphabetical order.

Let us try the following steps, and check if it helps.

• 
  Open the folder or library that you want to sort in the File Explorer.
  
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  Go to View
  on the top and expand the View ribbon by double clicking on it. Click Sort by, and then select Name, then click Ascending.
  

Hope it helps.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with the issue. We are glad to assist you.

 

How to arrange files in an alphabetical order

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how to auto arrange PDF files in a folder

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

In which format are you trying arrange the PDF files?

By default, File explorer will sort the files and folders in alphabetical order. You can also select other sorting options to arrange your files. I suggest you to try the following steps mentioned below and check if that helps:

1. Open File Explorer.

2. Click on View.

3. Now click on the Sort by drop down.

4. Select the option that best suits your needs.

Note: All the files or folder in File Explorer will be sorted in the format that you have selected. This option will remain until it is changed manually.

Hope it helps.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator